Gitzo Pro Tripods

Video Direct has been an authorized Bogen dealer for many years, and thus also an authorized U.S. retailer for many of the biggest names in the business. These include Gitzo tripods.

Even after 90 years, the ambition at Gitzo is still the same as the day the company was founded: to design and produce the best possible camera accessories and supports using the simplest, most straightforward and elegant solutions... however long and complex the path to get there. This spirit has helped Gitzo to pioneer the most advanced and revolutionary technologies, while maintaining their enthusiasm, philosophy and traditions. Gitzo photographers have come to demand exactly that: top performance, traditional quality... no compromise.

The Gitzo GK1581OT Ocean Traveler Tripod supports cameras up to 8.8 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 58.7 inches. The GK1581OT is an excellent choice for compact digital cameras and DSLRs, or even for lightweight camcorders. When used with an SLR or DSLR, the Traveler is ideal for use with a 135mm lens, and can be used with lenses up to 200mm. Series 1 offers an excellent maximum load capacity with good torsional rigidity at a very low weight. A Series 1 tripod is the ideal solution for photographers on the move or where space and weight are key factors. The Ocean Traveler is the world's first Stainless Steel tripod, and it is the world's first tripod specifically developed to challenge extreme climates and adverse elements. It is derived from the exclusive Limited Edition 90th Anniversary Titanium Traveler of which it carries the same design and manufacturing technology. The Ocean Traveler combines new features expressly developed for difficult environments, rich in salty water, sand, mud and high humidity levels with the compactness of the Traveler family. This unique combination makes the Ocean the ideal travelling companion for photographers who operate in these climates.

The Gitzo GK2580TQR Traveler Tripod kit supports cameras up to 15.4 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 60.6 inches. Recommended for digital SLRs with 200mm to 300mm lenses, the new Series 2 Traveler offers excellent maximum load capacity and great torsion rigidity thanks to G-Lock and the newly designed upper casting. Extremely lightweight and compact, this kit is the ultimate solution for photographers looking for a standard size tripod that delivers low weight, compactness and portability without compromising on stability and image sharpness. The GK2580TQR Traveler Tripod kit tripod includes a four-section standard height tripod and the new Traveler Series 2 head. The GH2781TQR Traveler Series 2 Quick Release Ball Head also combines light weight and compactness with the latest Gitzo technologies. The main body is made of casted lightweight magnesium, the sphere is the revolutionary patented Gitzo "Bubble Ball", PTFE treated, mounted on PTFE bushings. This head delivers exceptionally smooth movement and guarantees a safe lock with payloads up to 13.2 pounds measured accordingly to Gitzo's standard (33 pounds if measured accordingly to competitors' standard).

The Gitzo GT1542T Traveler Tripod supports cameras up to 15.4 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 58.7 inches. With its remarkable ratio of compact folded length to extended open height, the Traveler is the ideal tripod to carry with you around the world. The GT1542T is an evolution of the previous models GT1541T and GT1540T and features G-Lock for even faster setup and higher torsion rigidity and payload performance. Traveler tripods now feature an upper disc in a safe lock material that cuts vibrations and improves the grip between tripod and head. The upper disc can also be fixed directly to the tripod top casting, thus eliminating the center column. This feature is called "Ground Level Set" and allows for low shooting positions and further weight savings. Traveler tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag for storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is friendly to the environment, helping to reduce the volume of plastic bags introduced into the world market.

The Gitzo GT2540LLVL Leveling Tripod supports cameras up to 26.5 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 67.7 inches. The Leveling tripod is the ideal support for fluid heads. It introduces a new degree of integration between head and tripod: the Leveling tripod sets the camera perfectly horizontal while the fluid head allows pan and tilt movements. Recommended for lenses up to 300mm. Series 2 Leveling tripods offer an excellent maximum load capacity and a very good torsional rigidity. The upper casting is now modified with an additional third leg spread angle for an ultra low position that allows you to take full advantage of the Ground Level Set allowing for ultra low shooting angles. The leveling feature also works in Ground Level configuration. Leveling tripods now benefit from many new Gitzo features that improve performance, versatility and quality. G-Lock is Gitzo's leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and allows quicker and stronger leg locking.

The Gitzo GT2531LVL Leveling Tripod supports cameras up to 26.5 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 62.6 inches. Gitzo developed the revolutionary Leveling tripod for photographers who need fast setup and leveling accuracy. Inside the Leveling tripod's upper casting is a special free-rotating ball, similar to those normally used in Gitzo ball heads. The Carbon 6X tripods feature a solid machined aluminum upper disc with a new Safe Lock material that cuts vibration and improves grip between tripod and head. All Leveling tripods also feature Gitzo's new ground level set: the center column is removable and the upper disc can be fitted directly to the upper casting. With only a few seconds of set up, this clever built-in solution dramatically increases the tripods' flexibility allowing for ultra-low shooting angles, weight reduction and increased stability. All new Leveling tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is friendly to the environment, helping to reduce the volume of plastic bags introduced into the world market.

The Gitzo GT2540EX Explorer Tripod supports cameras up to 26.4 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 64.6 inches. A great choice for Digital SLRs with lenses up to 300mm or lightweight camcorders. Series 2 Explorer tripods deliver excellent maximum load capacities and very good torsional rigidity. Convenient for traveling or trekking, Series 2 Explorer tripods are the ideal solution for photographers that are looking for a solid yet lightweight tripod. The Explorer is another great Gitzo tripod designed for special applications: a versatile support to explore new shooting perspectives. Thanks to its unconventional design, the legs can be set at any angle and moved independently while the center column tilts and rotates freely to any position. Gitzo's new Power Disc with two locking screws -- one for the column and one for the head -- grants a rock-solid connection of the whole system. Removable rubber feet and column hook assembly have also been improved with a self-locking system that avoids accidental loss.

The Gitzo GT2531EX Explorer Tripod supports cameras up to 26.4 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 66.9 inches. A great choice for Digital SLRs with lenses up to 300mm or lightweight camcorders. Convenient for traveling or trekking, Series 2 Explorer tripods are the ideal solution for photographers that are looking for a solid yet lightweight tripod. Explorer tripods in both Carbon 6X and Basalt feature G-Lock, Gitzo's leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and allows quicker and stronger leg locking. All Explorers feature Gitzo's new Power Disc with two locking screws -- one for the column and one for the head -- granting a rock-solid connection of the whole system. This disc is made of solid machined aluminum with Gitzo's Safe Lock material that cuts vibration and improves grip between tripod and head. Removable rubber feet and column hook assembly have also been improved with a self-locking system that avoids accidental loss. Explorer tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag for storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is friendly to the environment, helping to reduce the volume of plastic bags introduced into the world market.